Corporate Financial Analyst

SUMMARY:
Are you a Financial Analyst with multinational exposure and a background of working with the SAP system? Are you ready to step on a new challenge with a universal brand?

POSITION INFO:
Job & Company Description:
My client is a global entity headquartered in Europe. They are one of the leaders in advertising.

The successful applicant will report to the Financial Director - Africa and will be responsible for financial control of Africa market. Provide financial analysis and comments on Africa performance. Consolidate weekly sales performance for the region. Assist in monthly reporting and consolidation of performance for the region. Ensure accuracy and timeliness of monthly reporting. Ensure conformity to group reporting requirements, accounting standards and regional guidelines. Ensure relevance of monthly and quarterly forecasts considering current trends. Participate in planning the annual budgeting process. Review the annual budgets proposed by subsidiaries and highlight main concerns and assumptions. Prepare Business Plan for new opportunities in Africa. Evaluate and challenge business plan submitted by subsidiaries. Responsible to prepare/review Post-Investments performance versus initial business plan.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• BCom
• CIMA is advantageous
• 3-5 years' experience in a similar role
• Africa markets exposure